Biddeford man facing recording, assault charges

BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) — A 35-year-old Biddeford man is facing charges for allegedly trying to secretly video record a fellow employee in a tanning booth at the fitness center where they worked, and for allegedly having sexual contact with a 14-year-old girl.

Police announced Wednesday that Joseph Flister is facing 87 charges including multiple counts of invasion of privacy and gross sexual assault resulting from an investigation that started in January.

Police say Flister used a hidden camera to try and record the female co-worker as she used a tanning booth. She noticed the camera and notified police.

That led to a search of his home, which uncovered evidence of the alleged relationship with the teen.